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Op-Ed: AMC CEO John Davis on the significance of 'art music' in Australia

As CEO of the Australian Music Centre, John Davis is the best person to explain what ‘art music’ is. Read John Davis' op-ed in full.

Simon Napier-Bell on the future of the record biz, gay marriage and Sinead O’Connor

Artist manager, author, entrepreneur, impresario and raconteur Simon Napier-Bell offers his best rock ‘n’ roll stories and cautions ahead of his Aus visit.

MGM’s Michael Chase talks introducing Like a Version to the US and ‘bridging the gap’ for Aussie artists

'Like A Version', the chart-topping, Australian institution, is heading to America. TIO caught up with Michael Chase to find out what the new arrival means.

The team of music veterans helping new Australian artists, free of charge

Respected Australian managers, publicists and producers have joined forces to offer free mentoring and resources to emerging local talent.

Bluejuice's Jake Stone explains why he's produced a free seminar series for artists

Jake Stone has tapped musicians and industry figures to weigh in on the changing face of contemporary and digital music. Find out more about the series here

How Milk Records and philanthropy keeps Jen Cloher sane

Jen Cloher speaks of how throwing herself into the day-to-day running of Milk Records is a way of coping.

Chris Scaddan talks Hottest 100 date change & gender bias in bruising Q&A

Hours after triple j launched a poll asking listeners for their thoughts on changing its Hottest 100 date, Scaddan sat in the hot seat for a timely Q&A.

Op-Ed: Streaming is killing chart placement for Australian artists

Since streaming has counted, there hasn’t been a #1 album from an Australian artist.

#CMR2017 Q&A: Panellists Vanessa Picken and Simon Cahill on digital in 2017

APRA mentor Ella Hooper: "We need a Hans Zimmer who’s a woman!"